Why Join CMHA-S/M?!
As a nation-wide organization, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. The CMHA accomplishes this mission through advocacy, education, research and service.
All Staff are Eligible for:
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Paid Holiday Float Day
- Professional Development Opportunities
Full-Time Permanent Staff Receive:
- 8 Paid Sick Days
- 2 Paid Personal Days
- 3 Weeks Vacation (to start)
- Benefit Package
CMHA-S/M Job Posting – 26-14
Registered Practical Nurse
- Department : Substance Use Recovery and Shelter Services
- Employment Status : Full-time Permanent
- Hours per Week : 70 hours biweekly
- Work Location : 288 Kingsmount Boulevard, Sudbury, ON
- Union Membership : This position is a unionized position (OPSEU)
- Posting Deadline : Open until filled
Responsibilities:
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides comprehensive nursing care, medical support, and therapeutic interventions to individuals participating in an abstinence-based residential addiction treatment program. The RPN plays a vital role in supporting residents throughout their recovery journey by promoting health, wellness, safety, and engagement in treatment.
Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, the RPN will deliver trauma-informed, culturally safe, and person-centred care while supporting residents’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Strong nursing and clinical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to build therapeutic relationships are essential.
This position requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
For the complete job description, visit our website.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from a 2-year College Diploma Program or a University Degree Practical Nursing Program
- Registration, in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Current liability insurance with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
- Minimum 1 year experience in a related position.
- Knowledge of clinical nursing practices, Mental Health legislation, Occupational Act: Health & Safety, Privacy legislation, Ontario Human Rights Code, Child and Family legislation, housing legislation, etc.
- Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience with Individual Record Management and Assessment Software.
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Automobile liability insurance coverage in the amount of at least $1,000,000.
- Knowledge of community agencies and resources.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Fluency in English is essential. Advanced conversational French is essential for 40% of these positions. Priority will be given to candidates who are bilingual in French and English as per our French Language Service Plan. If no bilingual candidates (both internal and external) meet the qualifications, unilingual English- speaking candidates may be considered.
Salary:
- College Diploma: Hourly, Step 1: $29.18 - Step 3: $32.42
*Successful candidates for this position will start at Step 1 of the salary grid.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
- This posting is for an existing vacancy.
- CMHA-S/M is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We adhere to AODA legislation and provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require any accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.
- Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this/these positions only.
- All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- We do not make assumptions about people’s pronouns and identity and are committed to creating an environment where it is safe to share and ask.
Pay: $29.18-$32.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Greater Sudbury, ON P3E 1K9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience with Individual Record Management and Assessment Software?
Education:
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- registration in good standing with CNO (required)
- driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle (required)
- liability insurance with RNAO (required)
Work Location: In person
